Muppets officially coming to Liberty Square

[Travis B]

I'm surprised so many are in favor of this considering how often people get upset at changes similar to this. That said, I really like it, especially with the concept being they are going to discuss historical events in muppet ways.

I think that perhaps it's easier because we're not really losing anything - they're not replacing an existing attraction. When the show is not on, I imagine the area will look almost exactly as it does now. I think that makes it easier to swallow. You're absolutely right though - it's usually a safe bet that there will be some vehement opposition to pretty much any changes made.

 

[rteetz]

Disney auditions has a job posting for this

https://disneyauditions.com/audition-calendar/?aud_id=7945

 

[Dfan79]

I know it sounds crazy, but I always wanted to see Fozzie the Bear just lose it and kill Statler and Waldorf. They kinda deserve it though, they are always heckling him.

 

[Josh Hendy]

I know it sounds crazy, but I always wanted to see Fozzie the Bear just lose it and kill Statler and Waldorf. They kinda deserve it though, they are always heckling him.

I heard a story ... Statler & Waldorf are based on the professor at U. of Maryland who refused to allow Jim Henson to enroll in the drama department as a puppeteer. So Henson took a Home Economics major instead, figuring that at least the sewing skills would help him to make puppets.

The same professor also told Goldie Hawn, "You'll never succeed in show business."

 

[Dfan79]

I heard a story ... Statler & Waldorf are based on the professor at U. of Maryland who refused to allow Jim Henson to enroll in the drama department as a puppeteer. So Henson took a Home Economics major instead, figuring that at least the sewing skills would help him to make puppets.

The same professor also told Goldie Hawn, "You'll never succeed in show business."

That's cool, I've never that story before.

Luckily Jim and Goldie didn't care what the old bumhole had to say about their future. Their success' were a nice big one finger salute to the old coot.

 

[Liljo22]

I'm surprised so many are in favor of this considering how often people get upset at changes similar to this. That said, I really like it, especially with the concept being they are going to discuss historical events in muppet ways.

It's called board fatigue. At this point I expected everything Disney does to be hated on this board and the main one. The 3-4 usual negative Nancys have not posted in this thread so either they have nothing bad to say or haven't seen it.

 

[CynJ]

This'll be fun!!

 

[Cynister]

Any new rumors on a start date?

 

[rteetz]

October 2nd

 

[cmash95]

i wonder when the hall of president's update will start. am sure they have at least started building the inner workings of the new animatronic, just have to wait till november to see who the outside will be as well as record the voice. at least obama will find a nice spot with the others

 

[tony67]

I'm surprised so many are in favor of this considering how often people get upset at changes similar to this. That said, I really like it, especially with the concept being they are going to discuss historical events in muppet ways.

"Yeah. Too bad they're gonna spoil it with a pig." - Statler

 

[shh]

Love the muppets. But also so grateful and relieved that someone at WDW didn't decide to close or replace something else - like Hall of Presidents - to offer this. That's reason enough for me to celebrate. And did I mention I love the muppets? Definitely will be checking this out in Dec.

 

[Shrfleen]

October 2nd

I wish it was a day earlier, I'm checking out the 2nd. I guess it will have to wait until December 2017

 

[rteetz]

I wish it was a day earlier, I'm checking out the 2nd. I guess it will have to wait until December 2017

Might get lucky and have a soft opening.

 

[Britkurd]

Muppets bored me to tears as a kid lol hated being made to watch them

 

[Goofy2015]

I am totally pro muppets. I love how they are randomly getting some respect in the parks in 2016, when they could have been completely whipped off the map.

 

[Tinkerbell8956]

Muppets bored me to tears as a kid lol hated being made to watch them

I suggest not watching it then?

 

[Brittni__duh]

I'm excited to be able to see this on my next trip. I love the Muppets and this new show sounds like it will be hilarious. I can't wait to see some reviews in the coming months

 

[OldsDr]

Muppets bored me to tears as a kid lol hated being made to watch them

Watching them as an adult they are a lot funnier.

 

[peterpanforpresident]

I'm really excited for this! Love the Muppets and I think this is a great idea plus they didn't close anything in the process.